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134-5. SiGNS DRAFT

Signs in DX, X, I and P Districts
134-5.7 Signs in DX, X, i and P Districts
5.7.4 MONUMeNt SiGNS
5.7.1 APPlicABilitY
The regulations of this section apply in DX, X, I and P A. Maximum Number and Area. The maximum
districts. number and area of all monument signs allowed in
DX, X, I and P zoning districts may not exceed the
5.7.2 PerMitteD SiGN tYPeS limits established in Table 5.7-1.
The sign types identified in Table 5.7-1 are allowed in B. Maximum Height. Monument signs are subject to
DX, X, I and P zoning districts in addition to those signs the following height limits, as measured from grade
identified in section 134-5.5. to the highest point on the sign:

5.7.3 WAll SiGNS 1. If located at or within 25 feet from the front lot
A. Maximum Number and Area. The maximum line, the sign may not exceed 8 feet in height.
number and area of all wall signs allowed in DX, X, I 2. If located more than 25 feet from the front lot
and P districts may not exceed the limits established line, the sign may not exceed 15 feet in height.
in Table 5.7-1 . c. Sign Base
B. Supplemental regulations 1. The sign base must have a height of at least 2

1. Wall signs may not cover windows or other feet or 25% of the overall sign height, whichever
building openings. is greater.
2. Wall signs may not cover significant architectural 2. The sign base must be at least as wide as the
building features, such as sculptural elements, sign face.
cornices, expression lines or similar features.

Figure 5.10-C. Monument Sign Example (illustration will be
Figure 5.10-B. Wall Sign Example revised to match definition--i.e., base as wide as face)

134-5-8 DRAFT AuguST 3, 2017